Center Manager in Training - Relocation Required

Takeda•USA - AZ - Virtual, AZ

2d•Remote

About The Position

BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., is hiring a Senior Operations Management Trainee for an advanced leadership development program focused on managing high-volume blood plasma collection facilities. The approximately six-month program provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and a self-directed learning plan covering center operations. Trainees travel to BioLife centers across the country, with travel of up to 90–100% during the program and the ability to return home every other weekend. After completing the program, trainees have 12 months to obtain a Plasma Center Manager position. Relocation to a BioLife location is required upon program completion; candidates may choose which location to apply to. The role includes developing and motivating diverse teams, supporting center operations, providing management training, problem-solving, communicating with senior management, and creating a positive donor experience. Trainees may assist with production and may have opportunities to open and operate new plasma centers. The position is listed as Arizona – Virtual, with an annual starting salary of $80,000 USD. The role is full-time and exempt.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience leading medium to large teams with 20 or more direct reports.
Ability to travel up to 90–100% during the trainee program and willingness to work at various BioLife locations across the country.
Willingness to relocate upon completion of the trainee program.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Valid driver’s license for the entire duration of the program.
Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift.
Ability to lean, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above the shoulders and below the knees.
Ability to lift up to 5 pounds, occasionally lift materials up to 32 pounds, and rarely lift up to 50 pounds.
Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance.
Ability to wear gloves for prolonged periods; 90% of work tasks require prolonged glove wear due to potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree.
Experience working with SOPs, GDP, GMP, CLIA, and the FDA.
Experience working in a highly regulated or high-volume retail environment.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, technical, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Develop a learning plan and gain hands-on experience in all aspects of managing high-volume blood plasma collection facilities.
Cultivate a positive team environment and motivate a diverse team.
Provide employee feedback, conduct performance reviews, support employee development, participate in staff planning and recruiting, and engage and retain employees.
Complete the training program, network, and build relationships across BioLife to work toward a Plasma Center Operations Manager position.
Provide operational support, conduct management training, solve problems, and communicate with senior management.
Retain donors by creating a positive donor experience; assist with production as needed.
Travel to BioLife centers across the country to learn and network with team members.